very edgy but chic look. do you have a new haircut? looks great! anyway, i agree on that phone thing. lately i’ve been very obsessive about my phone cause technology has improved so fast, everythings so easy now if you have a phone. but yeah, i can feel the difference when i’m not using my phone a day that often. everythings kinda more easy, relaxed.xx

I love this outfit, and yes I struggle staying off my phone all the time! My boyfriend has to stop me sometimes at dinners. I noticed at fashion week, all the bloggers were just standing around on their phones all the time. So much social networking to be done!

First of all, adore this outfit! Secondly I totally agree, for this reason I always ensure after Birthday’s or Christmas I always write hand written thankyou note’s to everyone. It’s a nice gesture and always looks more heartfelt than a text or email!

definitely agree. I have always found it so rude when people are on their phone when they are supposed to be engaging in conversation instead. I have actually avoided getting an iphone cause I never wanna get to that point. I don’t need it for work and I can wait till I get home to check my messages…patience is a virtue

you are completely right. it is sad to see how people are constantly on their phones when sitting in bars of cafes etc. e.g. I don`t have smart phone and when i hang out with my friends half of the time they are checking facebook on mobile. it is so anoying and really sad :/anyways, you look great as usual, i really love your hairstyle here

completely agree! My little sister makes amazing handmade cards and I’m a hairstylist…. so we trade off! I do her hair and she makes me cards so I can send them out to friends just for a little “hi i miss you tons”. It really makes all the difference. :]]

I agree 100%.. my boyfriend isn’t really addicted to the phone or social media as I am so whenever we’re out together I try to just leave the phone in my bag. Did you cut your hair or just changed your bangs?! Either way it looks good!

I love this Jules. This is so true and I can totally relate to this (most of us) & I am actually going to try this! Next time I am at dinner or anywhere with a loved one I will focus on the moment ….not my phone! I bet I will enjoy it Thank you!!!!!!!!!

I am in complete agreement with you! Have you seen the Amish Project? A guy gives up social media, email, and his cell phone for 90 days and documents it. He was tired of having relationships with people’s profile pages and didn’t want to do it anymore.

i hate it when my friends are texting while we’re having a conversation, i would never do that. i mean it’s not even like there’s awkward silence, some people randomly start twiddling with their phone in the middle of talking :/

Great post! I read a statistic the other day that something like 38% of college students polled check their smart phones at every 10 minutes! I think we need to get back in engaging in actual reality. They are great tools though, can’t deny it.

I completely, 100% agree. This didn’t seem to be much of a problem before I got my iPhone… but I think it’s the fact that it’s so handy to use and has so many functions that it becomes more than just a phone; it’s sort of a little companion (however creepy that sounds?)

I agree with you, we are all addicted to technology and its pretty sad to not be able to leave your phone untouched when you are with special people. We should all give it a try!xohttp://www.stylegod7.blogspot.com

I totally agree and have been guilty of the same thing! This last weekend, my husband and I had a technology free morning and it was the best!! A way to connect, leaving the cell phones behind!! I love the days when we get to turn them off for a little while! Thanks for sharing on this topic!

I couldn’t agree more Jules! Although a total victim to everything Apple myself…it’s tough to make the distinction between work and play when everything’s intermingled as it is anyway…especially in the creative field, your main job is servicing clients so gotta keep that ringer on just in case! Ahhh…story of my life too boo….

Anyways, TOTALLY digging this new look on you hun! Downtown chic and full of ‘tude! LOVE the new cut…a very edgy side of you…me LIKEY!

Thanks for opening up the topic doll, can’t wait to see what your readers think!

I definitely agree with you. I was on a date this past Friday with my boyfriend, and I thought about pulling out my phone and immediately felt guilty for thinking to do that on such a lovely evening with him :-/

totally agree!I have to admit I once was a total addict, then my phone was stolen and after few days without my phone I started realizing you can survive without checking your phone every few minutes. I started enjoying not being available 24/7 for everybody.Although some people might think I’m a little weird I love the freedom. Of course I do have a phone, but not so many people do know my number. And I don’t feel any pressure to answer every call or text.

I agree completely! This is such a pet peeve of mine when your out to dinner with friends etc. I always say your missing out on “the now”.PS I’m loving your hair in these photos..your bangs swept to the side look great!

i was just talking about this with friends last night. because with texting, people think you should always be able to respond, we feel pressure in our generation to never have time where we’re truly unreachable. I really do think it affects the way we’re able to care about and love the people we’re with at the moment. great post, cute outfit. love this!

Such a good point. Recently my friends and I, when we go to dinner with each other or family or boyfriend, we leave our phones in the car. It’s so refreshing! Great post, always a good reminder… & lovely outfit (white leather jacket = AH-mazing).

I feel the SAME way. I’ve noticed that ever since my fsmily got iphones, they are always on it and when we get together, we talk less. I actually find it quite sad. Call me old fashion, but do we really need the tv to be on and our phones attached to our hips?

omg i beyond agree. i was out to dinner with my friend the other night and almost the entire time we were out she was texting. i hate it!!! but even though i have to admit that i am pretty addicted to my phone which is such a bad habit. i can’t believe you found those pants at gap though! i want them!

I’m new to your blog and love it, thanks for sharing your amazing style. I agree and luckily my two little gals (3.5 & 1 yrs old) make sure they have my full attention in their own little ways so it definitely reminds me to be in the moment as they grow up so fast!

I love this look! It’s an incredibly versatile, chic look that is just perfect for the LA weather today.

Kudos to you for turning off the phone. For years, I was the person who was always typing, texting or phoning away, and when I finally started dating my current bf, he showed me the importance of the present and the presence of being in the present. Thank you for reminding us to take the time to spend it with those who count!

first off, i adore your jacket. second, i totally agree. everyone is so glued to their phones, me included! it’s hard. i was just thinking in the car how i should check in with a friend and was about to text her, but thought i should call instead. it gives a closer connection to actually be in tune with those around you & your loved ones through actual face to face or at least verbal communication rather than text & email. but at the same time, everyone is so busy it’s tough to make it happen!

You are the epitome of casual cool! Its very true, we are all way too attached to our phones. When my husband and I were on our honeymoon we left our phones in our bags in the room and agreed not to use them. Not using your phone makes you so much more connected to the person you are with =).

Also wanted to say congrats again on the Who What Wear feature, so well deserved!

I so feel the same way about the phone… I mean, everything is at my fingertips now, but that also means I’m always available and rarely turned off. It’s kind of a “catch 22″ that we are all learning to deal with!

i totally agree! it bothers me when my bf spends the entire time texting or talking on the phone when we go out for dinner or anywhere just the two of us. and i always have the intention to send cards for bdays and such, but usually just end up texting or facebooking.

No I agree- it’s a good reminder to be in the moment. When I first saw the post I thought you cut your hair! Than I realized you just have it parted another way. Not that you wouldn’t be a knockout with a cropped bob. I’m just loving the long ombre on you!

I absolutely love your nail polish color! I’ve been looking for one like that recently but couldn’t find it anywhere. Who makes it? Also, so totally agree with the phone thing. It’s sad that’s what has become of our generation.

and you’re right. we become so reliant on technology these days it’s so hard to remember what life was like before that. Sometimes I wish we still lived in a society where good manners dictated that we wrote each other little thank you notes for dinner parties, presents and anything else that would so require it. It’ll be nice to bring etiquette back.

I completely agree to that topic.. Technology bridges the distance at time but sometimes it distracts us too with our personal link to our loved ones.. Well, it’s the correct usage I believe can mend the pro’s and cons of it..

Anyways i have to say this too ~~ OMG U LOOKED STUNNING!!! Just love your hair!!!